Montpelier, VT vs Shelburne, VT

Montpelier is moderately more affordable than Shelburne, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Montpelier scores 99 compared to 114 for Shelburne, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shelburne can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Montpelier is $1,169/month compared to $1,238/month in Shelburne — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Montpelier is more affordable at $349,200 median vs $496,700.

Median household income in Montpelier is $79,175 compared to $106,187 in Shelburne (-25.4%). While Shelburne is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Montpelier spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, more than the 14% in Shelburne.